John Shelby Novels & Stories

"I don't either, Noel. But it has to be, don't you see? This has been - well - magic. But it's not reality. In the real world, you're the boss's son and I'm an employee. You're the rich, good-looking artist and I'm the boring number cruncher with no social life. It would never work, Noel. In your heart, you know that. But thank you. It means the world to me that you even thought about it." "But, Shelby..." She laid her mitten-covered hand over his lips. "Stop. Let's just enjoy what little time we have left. Please?" She felt him sigh before he nodded. When she moved her hand, he kissed the tip of her mitten before he spoke. "I'll stop talking now, sweetheart. But as soon as we're back in Cha

"My uncle Pat thinks so too. Of course hell will freeze over before I make it for him again." "He should have recused himself at the hearing this morning," I grumble. "I'm sure he will for the next one. He was dishing out payback. My father hates my work downtown. My uncle is a little more accepting about my lifestyle but doesn't let on around my father. Dear old Dad makes my life difficult whenever he can. I really am sorry you're involved." I continue eating without answering. Shelby crosses her legs and bounces her foot. I can't take my eyes off her multi-colored toenails until she speaks, "If you want to pay them back, you could fuck me. That would do it."

Behind him followed his dad and a lady I didn’t recognise. “Leah, it’s great to see you. We are glad that you could make it today.” Jack offered me his hand. I shook his hand, “Thank you for the opportunity to interview for a position here.” “Leah, this is Julie Shepherd. Julie this is Leah.” Julie held her hand out, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” “Likewise.” I shook her hand. “Thank you for bringing her up, Logan.” Julie smiled at him, there was something all too familiar about the smile.

Ryan Shelby, son of CEO Shelby who had somehow, branched out and made a name for himself. He is tall, handsome in that way that makes you do a double-take, and eventually a triple-take, and he is all lean muscles and athletic build. He has always been the media’s favorite, even while we were at college and once he and Ciara became a thing, it was all about them for two years straight. I shuffle my feet and head towards the kitchen, needing desperately to get away from that stare. “Want something to drink? Coffee? Uh…” I turn and give him a knowing smile, “vodka?”

Henry pov. For quite a while, I haven't laid eyes on Sierra, and my concern has been growing, not knowing if she's doing okay. The uncertainty about William troubles me deeply; I can't fathom what might be wrong with him, and at times, I feel this urge to confront him. Sierra, I know, is going through a tough time, and witnessing her treated as if she's nobody pains me as well. Hiding behind the woods, I fixate on William Castle, surrounded by an eerie silence that perplexes me.

"Here… I'm not sure either, just… around here. It hurts in my heart too…" In an instant, I slapped his hand away and snapped, "If you're here for treatment, then act like it. What's with the grabbing? Do you think my wife is some top donor from your livestream?" Corey flinched, then immediately put on a pitiful expression. "Dr. Shelby is a professional doctor, and I'm a patient. How can you twist this into something so filthy?" "Calm down, honey." Sandra lightly scolded me, as if for show.

I didn’t want him suspecting anything, and judging by his reaction, for now, I can tell that he doesn’t. “No, as my beta, you are the ONLY one to know about this. Donatello knows about this because he is my partner and Donato is obviously his son” I said, glaring at my beta whose frown deepened somehow. I didn’t respond to him as I looked at Donatello, the two of us sharing a silent message that I was thankful neither Donato or Carter picked up. The bait has been thrown, now all we need to do is see what we’re going to catch…

“I won’t screw this up.” Shelby shot me a cautious glance, a shadow of a smirk tugging at his lips. “You better not. Because if you do, I’ll kill you with my bare hands”

But I’m well aware of my shortcomings. It’s just a matter of time before Robert catches on. Shelby reemerges with her bag just as a car pulls up outside. “My son’s here. I’m going to go. Robert, will you stay until Charlotte is done closing up? Or I can stay. My son will be with us.” “No, go.” I smiled at her. “I’ve got it.” She hurries to the car, and I start switching off the lights. “There was no one in the alley when you went to check?”

Drawing power from my outfit, I do end up giving daring looks to people that didn’t bother hiding their judgement, causing some of them to develop enough shame to look away. “Dariana?” I hear someone call me from behind, and I turn around to face them. “It’s been ages since I saw you at one of these things. I have been lonely.” She says with a light chuckle. Shelby Norbit— well it’s Shelby Greene now that she’s married to Bradley Greene, heir to a massive medical engineering fortune. If this was something organised by her parents, they certainly did a good job. If not, I know they’re proud of they’re anything like mine— which they are.